PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cinderella Man. Kobayashi has chosen Mars - The Bringer of War as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Webster
vs
Kobayashi

170 cm
26
150 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

177 cm
22
160 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

MadDogs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ness Webster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi throws out a leg kick but Webster moves out of range and Kobayashi only half commits.
Webster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kobayashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kobayashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Webster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Webster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Webster.
Kobayashi takes one on the button.
Webster misses with a head kick.
Kobayashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobayashi throws a front kick aimed at Webster's knee but Webster avoids it well.
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a lazy head kick

and Webster counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Webster looking to finish!

Kobayashi is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Webster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobayashi is still in real trouble! Can Webster finish him?
Webster works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Webster is working for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending it quite comfortably.

Webster is looking for a kimura but Kobayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Webster to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Webster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Webster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kobayashi taking some punishment here, with Webster in his half guard.

Webster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kobayashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Kobayashi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Webster is looking for a kimura here.
Kobayashi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Webster seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Webster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Webster prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.
Webster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Webster is working for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kobayashi trying to control here.

Webster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Webster is looking for a kimura but Kobayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Webster to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ness Webster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kobayashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Webster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobayashi throws a leg kick but Webster checks it.
Webster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a thumping low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kobayashi pushes off an throws an elbow but Webster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Webster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kobayashi smiles and moves away.
Kobayashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Webster's head.
Webster avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster throws a sloppy head kick and Kobayashi moves out of range easily.
Kobayashi misses with a kick to the body.
Webster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kazuki Kobayashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Webster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobayashi is looking to slow Webster down with leg kicks.
Webster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kobayashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ness Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobayashi.
Webster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kobayashi.
Kazuki Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Webster looking to score a takedown here. Kobayashi is defending well but Webster drives through and ends up in Kobayashi's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Webster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kobayashi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kobayashi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kobayashi!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi decides to stand back up.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobayashi but Kobayashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobayashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Webster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Webster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Webster checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Kobayashi has closed the distance and engaged Webster in a clinch.
Kobayashi connects with a knee to the head.
Webster fails to pull guard.
Kobayashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kobayashi lands an elbow that stopped Webster in his tracks for a moment.
Kobayashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Webster avoids the elbow strike from Kobayashi, against the cage.
Kobayashi lands an elbow just above Webster 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Webster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Webster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kobayashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kobayashi lands an elbow just above Webster 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Kobayashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Webster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kobayashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Webster at a distance.
Kobayashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobayashi scores with a head kick.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Kobayashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Webster throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashi throws a leg kick but Webster moved away.
Kobayashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Webster was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobayashi.
Webster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Webster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobayashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobayashi throws a nice head kick!
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Kobayashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ness Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Kobayashi catches Webster right on the button with a cross.
Kobayashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kobayashi.
Webster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but Webster is having none of it.
Kobayashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kobayashi throws a lazy head kick

and Webster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kobayashi won't be happy with that.
Kobayashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster scoring with punches and elbows.

Webster swings around for an armbar but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Webster's guard.
Kobayashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Webster looking for a sweep. Not yet Webster, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Webster throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kobayashi uses it to pass to side control.
Webster is looking for a sweep.
Kobayashi controls the position.

Kobayashi decides to stand back up. Kobayashi steps back and let's Webster get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi connects with a leg kick. Webster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobayashi avoids the head kick by Webster.
Webster throws a lazy head kick
and Kobayashi counters with a low kick, right behind Webster 's knee.
Kobayashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Webster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobayashi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kobayashi - that will leave a mark!
Kobayashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobayashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Kobayashi really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kobayashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobayashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Kobayashi forces Webster back against the cage and clinches.
Webster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kobayashi smiles and moves away.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kobayashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobayashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kobayashi. That's going to slow Webster down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster avoids the head kick by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kobayashi misses with a head kick.
Kobayashi lands with a slapping head kick.
Kobayashi wants to clinch up but Webster keeps it at a distance.
Webster throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Webster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kobayashi looks to land a body kick but Webster moved away.
Webster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kobayashi swivels and escapes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ness Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Webster, pushing him back against the cage.
Kobayashi lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kobayashi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Webster's brow.
Webster tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kobayashi lands an elbow just above Webster 's eye.
Kobayashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Webster gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Webster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kobayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Webster.
Kobayashi desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.

Webster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Webster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kobayashi defends it well.
Ness Webster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Webster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kobayashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Webster is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kobayashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Kobayashi dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Webster moved out of range.
Kobayashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kobayashi throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Webster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kobayashi - the referee stops the clock and Webster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kobayashi. Webster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Webster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kobayashi pinned against the cage. Kobayashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kobayashi tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
That kick from Kobayashi tenderised Webster's leg. Webster is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Kobayashi.
Nice sprawl there from Kobayashi as Webster shoots in.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Webster tries a head kick but it misses.
Webster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kobayashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Webster.
A punch lands to the side of Webster 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Kobayashi darts in and clinches Webster up against the cage.
Webster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kobayashi walks away with a smile on his face. Webster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ness Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Webster as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kobayashi. Beautiful body shot.
Kobayashi thumps Webster with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kobayashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Webster off the cage and back into rage.
Kobayashi blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Kobayashi misses.
Webster shoots in and drives through. Kobayashi sprawls well.
Kobayashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Webster's calf.
Webster thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Webster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Webster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobayashi throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Kobayashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Webster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kobayashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Webster catches Kobayashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kazuki Kobayashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kobayashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Webster has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Webster blocks the leg kick.
Kobayashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab by Kobayashi.
Webster throws a hook but Kobayashi blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi throws a front kick aimed at Webster's knee but Webster avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuki Kobayashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kobayashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuki Kobayashi!
Kazuki Kobayashi is the new lightweight champion!